For Immediate Release: November 21, 2024 Ontario Announces Significant Improvements to the Assistive Devices Program Ottawa, Ontario – The Canadian Council of the Blind (CCB) is proud to share a significant advancement for Ontarians with vision loss following the announcement of the proposed Cutting Red Tape, Building Ontario Act, 2024. This legislation, introduced as part […]
CCB 1st Vice President Leslie Yee sits down with Hometown PTBO to discuss her service to the blind and low-vision community in Peterborough. It’s a must-listen! https://youtu.be/FRpdtY6WEIs?feature=shared
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Congratulations to the Canadian Council of the Blind Peterborough Chapter on opening their new office, which includes a lending library! If you’re in the Peterborough area, be sure to schedule an appointment to explore the amazing assistive technology they offer for individuals with low vision or blindness
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The Canadian Council of the Blind had the pleasure of participating in the 2024 Capital Pride Parade this past weekend! We marched with the LGBTQ+ community because inclusion and diversity make us stronger. We are proud to support and represent all of our LGBTQ+ members!
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Three draws have now been completed at the 50th Western Blind Curling Championship being hosted at the Granite Curling Club in Edmonton, Alberta. The competition has been great and we have been treated to some outstanding curling. The action continues with two more draws on March 22nd. The playoffs and final are on March 23rd.
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Canadian Council of the Blind is pleased to report that the 2025 Canadian Vision Impaired Curling Championship (CVICC) is now in the planning stages, with the goal of once again hosting the popular event at the historic Ottawa Curling Club. As in the past, this event will take place during our annual White Cane Week,
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CCB is proud to be lead sponsor at this year’s Western Blind Curling Championships. From March 20 to 23, 2024 the Western Blind Curling Association (WBCA) will welcome the elite of Blind Curling to the Granite Curling Club in Edmonton for a very special event. This year the event, which first took place in Calmar,
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